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Solomons

Maryland · 2,440 residents · 1.991 sq mi
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Solomons is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $94,963. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 59% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $436,800. With a median age of 61.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Poverty is rare here, at 0.6% of residents. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 61.7
US median: 38.9
More educated
42% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,440
+59%since 2000
from 1,536 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
1,226 / sq mi
+59%since 2000
from 771 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
61.7
+10%since 2000
from 56.1 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 2000 – 2024
1K2K2K2K3K2000201020202024Solomons
20242K
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$94,963
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $48,532 in 2000
US average: $82,259
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$59,505
+80%since 2000
from $33,049 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
63.5%
+16.0 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
0.6%
−2.8 ptssince 2000
from 3.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.348
−7%since 2010
from 0.373 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade6.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services3.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration2.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Information1.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance0.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$436,800
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $194,400 in 2000
US average: $376,019
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$3,189
+63%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,071 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
70.6%
+14.1 ptssince 2000
from 56.5% in 2000
29.4% rent
Vacancy rate
12.6%
+6.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
19.3%
+6.0 ptssince 2009
from 13.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
72.2%
+6.9 ptssince 2009
from 65.4% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.6
+15%since 2000
from 4.0 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Gentrification Score
12
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic90.2%(1,386)
Black6.6%(102)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(12)
Asian0.5%(8)
Other0%
Diversity Score18.8%(289)
2024
White, non-Hispanic84.7%(2,066)
Black5.7%(140)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(69)
Asian6.7%(164)
Other0%(1)
Diversity Score34.3%(837)
Diversity Score
34
+82%since 2000
from 19 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
41.8%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 37.9% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.2%
+6.9 ptssince 2000
from 89.3% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
23.7%
+8.6 ptssince 2000
from 15.1% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.0 min
+59%since 2000
from 16.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
51.9%
−33.3 ptssince 2009
from 85.2% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
15.0%
+15.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
27.5%
+18.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.4% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
4.6%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
5.7%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 9.1% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.1%
+3.1 ptssince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
40.2%
−1.3 ptssince 2011
from 41.5% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.0%
+6.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
77.5%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 78.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.5%
+6.5 ptssince 2009
from 39.0% in 2009
Female
54.5%
−6.5 ptssince 2009
from 61.0% in 2009
Foreign born
7.3%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
11.8%
−28.8 ptssince 2009
from 40.6% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
20.0%
−10.3 ptssince 2012
from 30.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.2%
−95.0 ptssince 2013
from 96.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
92.3%
+5.6 ptssince 2017
from 86.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
93.8%
−4.0 ptssince 2016
from 97.9% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.1%
−2.0 ptssince 2016
from 2.1% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Solomons, Maryland?

Solomons, Maryland has about 2,440 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Solomons, Maryland?

The typical household in Solomons, Maryland earns about $94,963 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Solomons, Maryland expensive?

In Solomons, Maryland, the median home is worth about $436,800, and the typical rent is about $3,189 a month.

How educated are people in Solomons, Maryland?

About 41.8% of adults age 25 and over in Solomons, Maryland hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Solomons, Maryland?

About 0.6% of people in Solomons, Maryland live below the federal poverty line.

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